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Exhibition "Sport" in YAHM 

02/05/2014 exhibition " Sports " in the Yaroslavl Art Museum . Rare paintings and custom theme. The viewer sees artistic creation cut ideology of the Soviet period .

According to Alla Khatyukhina , Director YAHM , exhibition - a contribution to the subject XXII Winter Olympics in Sochi. All paintings from the Soviet period . For a number of works of the exhibition - the first step in their artistic life toward the viewer, and some - not seen the light of day in the cubbyhole vaults for over 20 years . But as they say , is seen at a great distance , and its time these authors creativity amaze his audience .

In recent history YAHM practically no collection of paintings on the theme of sport and health . Creative shop like unanimously designated landmarks of the modern period consumption and , apparently , not artists create works of art that does not meet the demand of capital. Although the topic of sports and health cult society is so necessary for the recovery of spirituality and set a new rhythm right now.

Not a lot of pictures , filled one room, but each product has its own history . Elizabeth Musautova , curator of the exhibition , gave details of each product . Yaroslavl artists in Soviet times played an important role in the ideological development of the region . In preparation for the 950th anniversary of Yaroslavl was given the party " terms of reference " : to perpetuate the best representatives of the sporting life of the region. And note the remarkable artists work for the glory of sport and countrymen . According to her , the theme of sport attractive because it allows us to express the beauty of the body. "The theme can be traced throughout the entire Soviet period , since the 20s , and ends with the last decades of the Soviet state - said at the opening ceremony Elena Musautova . - New works about sports no. "

Interesting work of Vladimir Ulyanov . In 1959 he completed a portrait of " cyclist . Master of Sports Vladimir Golovanov . " In 1957, "Portrait of athlete Svetlana Pchelkina " was created by Victor Nepostaevym . Blouse girls inscription "Petrel" . This sport society united students of universities and colleges , youth sports . With the collapse of the Soviet Union was destroyed by the system of youth sports . Job 1977, Sergei Luchishkin "Ahead " Starts of Hopes "shows massive recreational sport or physical education in the school gym , high schools , vocational schools . In " Portrait of Tatyana Morozychevoy " Victor Nepostaev (1967 ) captures the story, in which case played a fatal role. Morozycheva was a candidate for the cosmonaut - women trained on par with Valentina Tereshkova. Kosmonavtkoy Morozycheva did not. But portrait preserved. Not everyone will understand immediately that in her hands open parachute face beautifully , spiritualized , she made ??her "jump" ... Yaroslavl sports history . Painting " Goalkeepers Soviet hockey " (Nikolai Tufts , Vladislav Tretiak, Viktor Konovalenko ) Ukrainian artist Valentin Ludwik ( 1979) draws the eye immediately . This three hockey players who represented the glory of sport, almost three decades from the 60s to the 80s of the twentieth century . Right from the web - picture Latvian Gunta Mane " Big hockey " ( 1979 ) . We do not show the face of central figures of hockey , but knew his name every kid - Helmut Baldyris . He is one of the heroes of the golden age of sports , when sincerely fought on the ice arena for the prestige of a great country , not for fame .

Another component of the sport - is the physical beauty of a person . "Sport as a theme of the XX century has presented the topic of physical education . It is the joy of exercise, causing a positive mood , - says Alexey Fedorchuk , deputy director YAHM for exhibition work . - On this show turned out that sport reflects not only healthy ambition and sheer joy of health "

Of exhibits related to the present, was the torch relay

Olympic Torch "Sochi- 2014" , which was launched in Yaroslavl, almost from the door YAHM . Ran attribute Nikolai Mukhin, Peoples Artist of Russia .

"I like how the museum responds to events . Although exposure in the Chamber Hall , but - how much emotion it evokes . Torch is already writing a new time. It is a communion to the significant event in the country . " It turned out , the artist is familiar with Vladimir Pirozhkov , creator of the idea of the Olympic torch . According to Nikolai Mukhin , it would be good sightseeing YAHM precisely this exhibition pull guys , so they can see a part of sports history .

After the exhibition March 16 torch returns host Nikolai Mukhin . It allows visitors to be photographed with the exhibit , and recommended in this guessing deepest desire . According to him, it is sure to be fulfilled , if at the same time hold onto the handle of the torch. "You have always put a high bar to achieve goals in life than you can make it more likely " - admonished artist who , as it turned out , did not even imagine that it will present the fate of such a unique gift - a particle carry the Olympic flame in his hometown, to become part of sports history.

Victoria Sotskova ,

RIA "National Alliance"

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